A lever is a rigid bar that rotates around a fixed point called the fulcrum and is used to lift or move loads by applying a force. It changes the direction of force to make work easier.

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What is a lever?

A simple machine that changes the direction of force

A type of gear used in machinery

A device used for lifting heavy objects by pulley

A tool for cutting or shaping materials

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